ENHANCE PVC ROLE IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY, ASEAN VINYL COUNCIL AND PT ASAHIMAS CHEMICAL HOST AN INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

The ASEAN Vinyl Council Association in collaboration with PT Asahimas Chemical to hold an International Seminar with the theme "PVC For Sustainable Future - Enhance PVC Role in Circular Economy". The seminar was held on November 3rd, 2022 at the Geneva Ballroom Swissotel PIK Jakarta and was attended by the Task Execuor of  Director General of Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Textile Industries from the Ministry of Industry, Ignatius Warsito, and 120 participants consisting of government officials and associations, industries, researchers  and  academics from ASEAN countries.  

Jun   Miyazaki,   vice   chairman  of   the  ASEAN Vinyl Council (AVC)  and  president   and   director   of  PT Asahimas Chemical (ASC),  said the purpose of the  seminar was to promote government  programs   on   the   optimization   of   domestic   plastic   raw   materials,   especially  PVC  (polyvinyl   chloride), explained that it was to support Supporting the achievement   of the Sustainable Development Goals  with economic and environmental sustainability as its pillars.

Jun Miyazaki added   that the industry has   the   potential   to   become   a   catalyst and accelerator for sustainable  development around the world. “Beyond industry, the SDGs  also create new opportunities for governments, civil  society  organizations   and   academic  institutions  to   develop   new   innovations   and   create   new   markets   for   building   new   economies,” he   said.

 Jun  Miyazaki   continued,  ASC  has   optimized   the   3Rs   (reduce,   reuse,   recycle)   in   business   practices   as   a   contribution   to   the   circular   economy.  ASC reduced   his CO2 emissions   in daily activities. Recently, it signed a contract .

with PLN for 18  million units  of renewable   energy   certificates   (equivalent   to   18,000   GWh),   and   voluntarily restricted microplastics.  

 The   international   seminar   featured six keynote  speakers.  Manit  Nititanakul   -  Chulalongkorn  University,  Thailand,  Andy Mangala  Putra  -  PT Kita Bumi Global  (Kibumi)   CFO   and   Co-Founder,  Cindy Bray -  Australian   Plastic  Industry Pipe Association  (PIPA)   Executive   Director,   Gandhi   Kusuwandi  - PT Asahimas Chemical (ASC), Jessica Hanafi - Founder  and  Director  of   Lifecycle  Indonesia,  Michelle Limantara - PT Impack Pratama Industri (Alderon). 

In   his  address,  Mr. Ignatius  Warsito, as a task executor of Director  General   of   the   Department   of Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Textiles,Ministry  of  Industry,   thanked  all the participants for their participation  in  the   seminar. Considering the diversity of backgrounds of the participants, it  is   clear  that this seminar will have a significant impact on the economic and environmental sustainability pillars, to better understand the sustainability of PVC, to take concrete actions, and to improve the economy of Indonesia. We look forward to further contributing to your growth.

PT Asahimas Chemical Builds Clean Water Facilities for Cianjur Earthquake Victims.

Many losses were felt by the community following the Cianjur earthquake on Monday, November 21, 2022, including damaged clean water facilities and the increasing need for food supplies due to the number of people affected by the earthquake in Cianjur.

 As a commitment to driving the post-disaster recovery process, PT Asahimas Chemical (PT ASC) through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has held 3 programs, namely the construction of clean water facility infrastructure, donation of food and emergency tents for schools affected in Kampung Sarampad RW 03, Sarampad Village, Cugenang District, Cianjur Regency, West Java.

 The inauguration ceremony was held directly on Wednesday (08/03) and attended by representatives of PT Asahimas Chemical management and employees, the Head of Sarampad Village, local community leaders, social institutions, and surrounding

 General Affairs Manager Idris Ahmad said that ASC came with a mission to help the community in Cianjur, which is currently in recovery process by bringing several programs that can encourage the life of the community after the disaster. 

 "We hope that the assistance provided by ASC can be useful and help the recovery process in Cianjur, especially in Kp. Sarampad. We also hope that the community remains resilient and rises from the trial that occurred," said Idris in a written statement in Jakarta, Saturday (11/3/2023).

 The clean water facilities built include the construction of a new clean water source (borehole), water tank, pump machine, pipes, taps, water tank frames, and 2,200 watt electricity. These facilities are built to meet the clean water needs of 200 households in Kampung Sarampad.

 Along with that, PT Asahimas Chemical also donated tents that will be used as emergency schools for students of SDN Taruna which is currently damaged and will be relocated due to its close proximity to the Cugenang fault.

Additionally, ASC has distributed 200 packages of basic goods to help with the food needs of the community, especially with Ramadan approaching. The decision to choose Sarampad Village as the location is due to the disappearance of the water source previously used by residents in the area for 30 years following an earthquake. Furthermore, the area is one of the most severely affected by the earthquake due to its proximity to the epicenter.

Signing of Agreement between PT Asahimas Chemical (“ASC”) and PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (“PLN”) for Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (“REC”)  1^st November 2022

PT Asahimas Chemical has purchased a Renewable Energy Certificate (“REC”) from PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (“PLN”). This collaboration is stated in the form of the Signing of Agreement between ASC and PLN which was held in Bali, on Tuesday 1^st November 2022. This agreement was signed by ASC President Director Jun Miyazaki and PLN management.

 ASC has the honor to cooperate with PLN by signing a contract to purchase 18 million REC units (equivalent to 18,000 GWh) in a period of approximately 15 years with.

PT. Asahimas Chemical's PVC-5 Factory Inauguration (Phase-7)

On 1^st April 2022, Minister of Industry RI Agus Gumiwang which representated by Ignatius Warsito as Plt. Director General of Pharmaceutical Chemical and Textile Industry (IKFT) Ministry of Industry was inaugurate PVC Expansion plant of PT Asahimas Chemical (Phase-7). This expansion will increase 200.000 Tons of domestic PVC, with this expansion currently ASC's total investment reaches US$1.6 billion.